Description:
Position Summary:Why work at Villanova?
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks an outstanding educator-scholar to join its faculty. We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of law.
This tenure-track faculty position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
A candidate hired as a tenure-track faculty member who has had either significant law teaching experience, a significant record of scholarship, or significant experience in legal practice of public service may be appointed as an Associate Professor. For faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, the tenure decision shall be made no later than the end of the sixth semester of service.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law seeks an outstanding educator-scholar to join its faculty. We welcome applications from candidates across all areas of law.
This tenure-track faculty position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
A candidate hired as a tenure-track faculty member who has had either significant law teaching experience, a significant record of scholarship, or significant experience in legal practice of public service may be appointed as an Associate Professor. For faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, the tenure decision shall be made no later than the end of the sixth semester of service.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in areas of interest and expertise, subject to the needs of the Law School.
- Conduct scholarly research, publication, and related scholarly activities.
- Provide service to the Law School, University, profession, and community.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (or equivalent) is required.
- Outstanding teaching ability is required.
- Outstanding scholarly potential is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.